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Part of Isle of Skye

Portree.

Where to go, eat and stay, and the days between.

ÒR Shop Skye, Portree

The guide.

The island ‘capital’ of Portree is a small town, with plenty in the way of craft shops, watering holes, places to eat and pockets of history.

1

Eating and drinking

Where we would eat2

Where to stay

Places to sleep3

The story

In this part of the island, Introduction, History and more

Eating and drinking.

Where we would eat
All of them

Where to stay.

Places to sleep, and what each is like
See them all

The story.

The written parts of the guide, each on its own page
1

In this part of the island

1 minute
2

History

The town’s name, Portree, or Port Rìgh in Gaelic, means ‘King’s Port,’ and is said to commemorate a visit by King James V in 1540.

1 minute
3

Areas

Portree is a small, walkable town, its character defined by its stunning natural harbour and the busy streets of its centre.The Harbour Portree is best known for its historic harbour.

2 minutes
4

Getting around

Reaching Portree involves a journey through some of Scotland’s most spectacular scenery.

2 minutes
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Your own guide to Portree.

Tell us when you are coming and who with. We build your days round where you sleep, from the places on this page, with the drives worked out. Print it and take it in the car.

Free to start. Members keep it, print it, and can ask the Desk anything.

Make my Portree guidebook